King Ranch Casserole Recipe

Name: King Ranch Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced (optional); 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided; ⅓ cup flour; ½ teaspoon salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon chili powder, to taste; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 cups hot chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; ¾ cup chopped onion; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup diced sweet red pepper, divided; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and cut up; 1 cup ripe olives, sliced (optional); 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies; ½ cup oil, about; 1 (9 ounce) package corn tortillas, cut in 1/2 inch strips; 4 cups cooked chicken, in chunks; 12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
⅓ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon chili powder, to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups hot chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
¾ cup chopped onion
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup diced sweet red pepper, divided
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and cut up
1 cup ripe olives, sliced (optional)
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
½ cup oil, about
1 (9 ounce) package corn tortillas, cut in 1/2 inch strips
4 cups cooked chicken, in chunks
12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)

1
In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, saute garlic in 2 Tbls.
2
butter.
3
Stir in flour, salt, chili powder, cumin and ground red pepper until smooth and well blended.
4
Gradually add hot broth and half and half.
5
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth; set aside.
6
In large skillet, in remaining 2 Tbls.
7
butter cook the onion, mushrooms and 1/2 cup red peppers about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
8
Add tomatoes, olives, and chilies.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until juices have evaporated.
10
In another skillet heat at least 1/4 inch oil to 375 degrees.
11
Fry tortilla strips in batches until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; Drain on paper towels.
12
Set aside.
13
Spread half the tomato mixture in a greased shallow baking dish.
14
Layer with 1/2 each tortilla strips, chicken, reserved broth mixture and cheese.
15
Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
16
Top with remaining 1/2 cup red peppers.
17
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly.

1415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, minced (optional), 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided, ⅓ cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, King Ranch Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

King Ranch Casserole

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